3.7-magnitude earthquake hits south of La Quinta

5:59 PM,
Mar. 27, 2013

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Staff Reports
The Desert Sun

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck 14 miles south-southwest of La Quinta on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake was recorded at 11:16 a.m. and was preceded by a 3.4-magnitude quake in the same area at 10:50 a.m.

The shaking was centered in the same area as a 4.7 magnitude temblor that shook the Palm Springs area on March 11. That quake was felt as far as Pasadena and was felt by the world's top tennis players as they assembled for the BNP Paribas ...